instructional leadership - pqp2
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Instructional LeadershipSeminar - Module 8
Rob, Joaquin & MarkPQP II - July 2015
We are learning...● to identify key concepts & ‘action’ capacities for
instructional leadership● to identify and address key issues in education as an
instructional leader● to apply plethora of resources to support your learning &
leadership journey
What does Instructional Leadership
mean to you?
Key Concepts of Instructional Leadership
Leadership - exercise of influence that is supportive and facilitative based on achievement;
Management - processes, procedures and organization that provide opportunities to collaborate... part of all leadership
Authority - lies with administration but leadership is provided by all stakeholders.
‘Action’ Capacities’ 1. Setting goals;2. Aligning resources with
priorities;3. Promoting
collaborative learning cultures; 4. Using data;5. Engaging in
courageous conversations.
Addressing Issues in EducationThe Last WordPart 1:1. Read the article provided at your table - 5 minutes.
2. Highlight a sentence or phrase that resonates with you as an instructional leader.
Addressing Issues in EducationThe Last WordPart 2: Facilitated Dialogue1. The first person will share their highlighted point only. Do
not provide a reason why.2. Each group member will comment on phrase - 1 minute
each.3. After each group member comments, the first person will
provide the ‘Last Word’ for the highlight.4. Each group member will share their highlight using the same
protocols.
Addressing Issues in EducationThe Last WordPart 3: Group Consensus & PresentFrom the information in the article and what was presented by the individuals from the group…1. Identify the key issue in the article;2. Provide strategies mentioned and/or from your experience
used to address the issue;3. Using chart paper create a checklist of strategies and look
fors used to address the issue;4. Post & Present checklist and look fors to the whole group.
Resources
Thinking about Instructional Leadership1. Silent Activity2. Write Down Your Thoughts on the
Statements3. Build on other ideas
Practices and competencies evolve as leaders move through various career
stages, specialized assignments and unique educational environments.
School and system leaders expand and strengthen their repertoire of
practices, skills, knowledge and attitudes over time, provided they have
opportunities to grow and are supported by school boards that are committed
to leadership development.
Ontario Ministry of Education, December 2007
What skill are you bringing to your leadership
journey?
#OPCPQP
